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Bird farm hatches 22,000 eggs

TORRINGTON – On Wednesday, November 26, the Goshen County Historical Society welcomed Ben Milner, Wyoming Game and Fish Downar Game Bird Farm Coordinator to the podium for a presentation on the …

Festival of trees

TORRINGTON – The Festival of Trees will be held from December 1 through December 6.   This is the 15th annual event, where holiday décor such as decorated trees and wreaths are …

Pony Express, delivering Christmas since 1860

GOSHEN COUNTY  – The Annual Pony Express Christmas Card Ride is happening this year on December 7 at 9 a.m. Riders will be on horseback, taking Christmas cards with a special Pony Express …

Six board members take oath

GOSHEN COUNTY – During a special board meeting and work session held on November 25 in the board room. The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. with Marcy Cates, business manager, Ryan …
Sports
LFL senior and defensive end Cooper Smith, center, tackles Big Piney’s runner during the semifinal game on November 8. Smith earned the 1A East defensive player of the year award.

Doggers earn player of the year awards

Three Lingle-Fort Laramie seniors captured 1A East player of the year awards, reflecting an epic season.

Southeast senior and Lady Cyclone Brooklyn Leithead, pictured during the regional title game against Upton, captured the 1A Southeast player of the year award from the Wyoming Coaches Association.
Southeast High School senior Brooklyn Leithead captured the 1A Southeast player of the year award.
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EWC head volleyball coach George Hamilton, right, was honored by his peers at the NJCAA Division I national championships with the district coach of the year award. Also pictured is assistant coach Michelle Hamilton.
The EWC Lady Lancers volleyball team ended their historic season at the national championships in Tennessee.
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Eastern Wyoming College's Tawny Rodriguez goes up for a layup over Northeastern Junior College's Megan Drews  in the Lancers' win on Thursday, Nov 21.
The EWC Lady Lancers dispatched Northeastern Junior College in a nail biter that came down to one point.
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The Eastern Wyoming College Blazers dropped two games to Colorado teams at a tournament over the weekend.
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GoCo volleyballers snag postseason awards

Southeast senior Angie Logsdon, 1A all-conference.

Eleven Goshen County high school volleyballers earned postseason awards for the 2024 season.

Lady Lancers fall to WNCC, Dodge City

Sophomore Nikolina Vukcevic looks for room to pass against WNCC on November 12. Vukcevik led EWC in scoring against WNCC on November 16 with 14 points.

The EWC Lady Lancers traveled to compete at a tournament hosted by WNCC in Scottsbluff over the weekend.

Lancers drop games in Utah

Freshman Alain Nziza goes up for a shot against WNCC on November 12. Nziza contributed double-digit scoring against Yavapai College on November 15.

The EWC Lancers competed at a tournament hosted by Salt Lake Community College over the weekend.

Doggers 1A 9-man state runner-ups

LFL steps onto the gridiron at War Memorial Stadium with officials for the coin toss before the state title game on Saturday, November 16. Pictured, from left, are senior Louden Bremer,  junior Colter McFarlin and senior Cooper Smith.

The Lingle-Fort Laramie Doggers played in an historic state title game in Laramie against Pine Bluffs.

EWC volleyballers recognized

EWC sophomore Amarie Huntsman – Region IX all-tournament team.

Five Lady Lancers captured regional awards following EWC's title run in Cheyenne.

Obituaries
Richard D. Schaffer
VISTA, CALIFORNIA – Richard D. Schaffer, age 80, died on November 12, 2024, in Vista, California, surrounded by family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the …
Ellen Gronewold
VETERAN – Ellen Gronewold, 101, of Veteran passed away October 22, 2024, at an Alzheimer care center in Round Rock, Texas. Ellen Elizabeth Ritter was born to Lebaron Bradford Prince Ritter and …
Roger Eugene Steben
TORRINGTON – A Celebration of Life for Roger Eugene Steben, 89, will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, November 23, 2024 at the First Wyoming United Presbyterian Church, Torrington.   Roger …
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Community

Community Calendar

NOVEMBER TORRINGTON - Gracie’s Promise Presents The 15th Annual Festival of Trees December 1 - 6. 21st and Main in Downtown Torrington (and select locations- look for the stop signs) bid …

Local governments and organizations prepare for America’s 250th anniversary

TORRINGTON – Preparations are already underway for the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.   The anniversary date is July 4, 2026, but President Elect …

Hog raffle for LFL

LINGLE – Tickets are now available for your chance to win some pork freezer stock. The drawing will be held on Tuesday, December 10 at 3 p.m. and it is hosted by the Lingle-Ft. Laramie …

Santa visits Fort Laramie Fire

FORT LARAMIE – On Saturday, December 14, Santa Claus will be visiting the Fort Laramie Fire Department for hot cocoa with the area children.   Children will have the opportunity to …
Records

Court fines for Oct. 21-26

November 18 Andrew Atkinson, Torrington, property destruction: $1,000 or more, bound over. Lauren N. Alarid, Cheyenne, vehicle exceed 70 mph on primary/secondary hwy (6+ mph over), $120. …

Emergency services log

10-9/10-10 07:22 – Assist the public – Occurred on E M St. UA. Disposition: completed. 07:50 – Community contact – Officer initiated activity at W C St, Torrington, …

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Wyoming news

Torrington hosts beef symposium

TORRINGTON – The 2024 Southeast Wyoming Beef Symposium and Trade Show was held in Torrington at the Goshen County Fairgrounds on Tuesday, November 19. The all-day event began at 9 a.m. with …

UW shoots down conceal and carry

LARAMIE – On Friday, the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees voted against the concealed carry in certain areas of the campus with a 6-5 vote. WyoFile reports the decision is likely to set …

Lawmakers approve bill to allow Wyoming law enforcement to remove squatters

CHEYENNE – It may soon be easier for Wyoming property owners to obtain local law enforcement’s help removing squatters.  The Legislature’s Joint Judiciary Committee …

Wyoming local news fund releases ecosystem report

CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Local News Fund released the Wyoming Local News and Information Ecosystem report today. This examination of our statewide media ecosystem, including new opportunities, …

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TORRINGTON –   Cottonwood Golf Course, a popular destination for golf enthusiasts in Torrington and beyond, is continuing to enhance its facilities and attract more visitors. Recently …
GOSHEN COUNTY – According to courthouse records, Gaige Zook, a 20-year-old Pinedale, Wyoming resident who has been charged with one count involuntary manslaughter in the death of a 19-year-old …

EWC announces Fall Honor Roll

Eastern oming College named 122 students on the college’s Fall 2023 President’s Honor Roll and the Dean’s List. The President’s Honor Roll recognizes full time students (12 or more credit hours) who achieved a 4.0 grade point average. To qualify for the Dean’s Honor Roll, students must be full time and achieve a grade point average of 3.5, but less than 4.0.

Set mostly in the early ‘90s, Where Heaven Meets Cheyenne tells the based-on-a-true story of four middle-class American families and how their unlikely fates intertwined through the tragedy of terminal cancer between Cheyenne, Albin and Chugwater. 

Chugwater native publishes book nationally

WHEATLAND –  On Saturday, 2008 Wheatland High School graduate Charles MacDuff “Charlie” Westerman will be at The Wanderer on Gilchrist for a sample reading of his new book, …

BLM’s Wheatland Corral improves rating in latest animal welfare program review

WHEATLAND – The Bureau of Land Management Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program (CAWP) team recently released its latest evaluation of the BLM High Plains District’s Wheatland Off-Range …

Lingle fire to host haunted house

Lingle – Wednesday evening, Lingle Town Council held their second bi-monthly meeting for October. The council began their meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by approval of the …

Lingle council pays attention to trees

LINGLE – The Lingle Town Council met at the Community Center at 6 p.m. Wednesday for the mandatory discussion of weekly agenda items. Present at the meeting was mayor Micah Foster along …

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public notices
Public Notice No. 9181
The annual meeting of the Goshen County Predator Management District will be held Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 1:15 pm at the Goshen County Extension Office
Public Notice No. 9180
The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 in the City Council Chambers at 436 East 22nd Ave. at 5:30 p.m.
Public Notice No. 9179
NOTICE OF SALE BY AUCTION The City of Torrington will sell by auction the following equipment via on-line auction beginning December 13, 2024
Public Notice No. 9178
The Wyoming Public Service Commission (Commission) approved the Application of Black Hills Wyoming Gas, LLC d/b/a Black Hills Energy (BHWG) for authority to pass on a wholesale gas cost decrease of $0.0528 per therm for non-Choice Gas customers, effective for usage on and after September 1, 2024
Public Notice No. 9177
Public Hearing on the GID 62.2 Check Structure Project 2025 When: December 12, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. Where: Goshen Irrigation District Office 2912 W. E. Street Torrington, WY 82240